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From www.fthevote.com...
"Let's face facts. Liberals are better-looking, sexier and more fun in bed."
I have to repeat this post by my fellow blogger Mike Jones (the other Mike Jones, not our Mike Jones ... oh nevermind!) where he rates the best lines from the various speeches last night:
Gold medal: Bill Clinton
When I was in office, the Republicans were pretty mean to me. When I left and made money, I became part of the most important group in the world to them. At first I thought I should send them a thank you note—until I realized they were sending you the bill.
Silver Medal: Al Gore
Friends, fellow Democrats, fellow Americans: I'll be candid with you. I had hoped to be back here this week under different circumstances, running for re-election.But you know the old saying: you win some, you lose some. And then there's that little-known third category. I didn't come here tonight to talk about the past. After all, I don't want you to think I lie awake at night counting and recounting sheep. I prefer to focus on the future because I know from my own experience that America is a land of opportunity, where every little boy and girl has a chance to grow up and win the popular vote.
Bronze Medal: Jimmy Carter
Today, our Democratic party is led by another former naval officer—one who volunteered for military service. He showed up when assigned to duty, and he served with honor and distinction.
Honorable Mention: Bill Clinton
Here is what I know about John Kerry. During the Vietnam War, many young men—including the current president, the vice president and me—could have gone to Vietnam but didn’t. John Kerry came from a privileged background and could have avoided it too. Instead he said, send me.
You've probably already seen the JibJab cartoon by now. If not, check it out. It is a funny -- and, allegedly non-partisan -- jab at both of the presidential candidates.
But, is it really non-partisan? Or, is there an insidiously subtle underlying bias?
An acquaintance of mine had this fascinating analysis of the cartoon.
The JibJab movie is indeed funny. But I'm not so sure it's nonpartisan.Great writing, funny song, but hidden within; a conservative message. Just like a Fox.
I'm counting the stabs being made pro and con and note that they're all a direct reflection of what's been out there in the "Fair and Balanced" mainstream media. With one side largely missing.
The Kerry cartoon responds to everything sticking to him by calling Bush a (1) Stupid (2) Warmongering (3) Nutjob over and over. Kerry also mentions his Purple Hearts several times as a counterpoint but seems to say NOTHING about the War for oil, WMD, lying, the Patriot Act, Iraqi dead, Haliburton, the Economy, and anything else the Democrats might want to be said.
The Bush cartoon seems to hit all the points conservatives want to make about being a tough, regular guy, and handing out tax breaks while bashing Kerry for: (1) Waffling, (2) being a Liberal Sissy (3) Pinko Commie (4) Botox injections. AND with plenty of hidden visual "jokes" associating Kerry/Democrats with: (5) being a liberal elite while the rest of the country are trailer trash (6) killing
vietnam civilians to win his purple hearts (7) Sexually submissive to dominant UN and French (8) Crazy John Dean pal (9) Bill Clinton with his pants down (10) messing around with Lady Liberty while (11) being slapped by bitchy Hillary.The only conservative talking point overlooked is the "free spending" liberal mantra but that sort of sticks to Republicans just as easily these days, doesn't it?
Funny? Yes. Balanced? I think not.
No wonder these animators have enjoyed plenty of free publicity on Fox network.
In responding to my question regarding the veracity of the final comment about the Fox network connection, my acquaintance replies, "The Fox connection is gleaned only from the JibJab blog (appears with the animation if your browser is working correctly) where they mention how the animation has become so popular after it was noted on Fox. (There's even a frame in the animation that resembles Fox News branding.)"
Today's the last day to donate to the Kerry Campaign for this quarter. FEC reporting will be based on the donations up to and including today. Send John Kerry $25 or more and send Shrub a Message ("Go Fuck Yourself!™" - Dick Cheney).
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